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2. Child Protection 2


CHILD PROTECTION

* 4.1 Each Club and School must comply with the RFU's Policy and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union at Appendix 3. Failure to do so will be considered prejudicial to the interests of the RFU and may result in disciplinary action under RFU Rule 5.12.

* 4.2 Each Club and School must ensure:

o 4.2.1 the Codes of Practice in the Policy and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union at Appendix 3 are drawn to the attention of their coaches and match officials;

o 4.2.2 the Codes of Conduct in Appendix 2 to these Continuum Regulations are circulated to the relevant persons involved with Mini-Midi Rugby at their Club or School;

o 4.2.3 a Child Protection Policy, conforming to the RFU's recommendations, has been produced and communicated to all involved with Mini-Midi Rugby at their Club or School;

o 4.2.4 their child protection officer(s) complete the RFU's "Best Practice and Child Protection" distance learning course, which is available from the Community Pages of the RFU's website or by telephoning 020 8831 7454;

o 4.2.5 all adults at the Club or School involved in delivering Mini-Midi Rugby complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure Form.